jumpsuit

noun

jump·​suit ˈjəmp-ˌsüt How to pronounce jumpsuit (audio)
1
: a one-piece garment consisting of a blouse or shirt with attached trousers or shorts
2
: a coverall worn by parachutists for jumping

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At a federal courthouse in Las Cruces, N.M., on the banks of the Upper Rio Grande, migrants in county jail jumpsuits and chains filed before a magistrate judge on a recent weekday. arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025 Eaves, 49, walked into court on April 4, shackled and wearing an orange jumpsuit alongside other defendants awaiting their arraignments. Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025 Garcia-Mendoza appeared in the Williamson County Courthouse, along with his attorney, wearing an orange jumpsuit. Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Women typically opt for sundresses or jumpsuits, while men usually sport their best summer suits and panama hats. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for jumpsuit

Word History

First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of jumpsuit was in 1944

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“Jumpsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jumpsuit. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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jumpsuit

noun
jump·​suit ˈjəmp-ˌsüt How to pronounce jumpsuit (audio)
1
: a uniform worn by parachutists for jumping
2
: a one-piece garment consisting of a blouse or shirt with attached trousers or shorts

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